APRIL 7 2010
In this day and age of labels crashing and A&R budgets getting tossed out the window, artist development is now in the hands of independent promoters, managers and consultants. Getting the IMPORTANT gig is more about who you know more than ever or who you pay. With a resume full of experience & a platinum record for promotion that belies her demeanor, Toni is on the cutting edge of the new A&R, providing artists opportunities to perform without “pay-to-play”, connecting her clients with publishers, branding/licensing, radio, press, & other industry people who can make a career happen, plus providing a gentle hand of wisdom guiding an artist so they aren’t getting in over their head. Depending on the artist or project, Toni designs and co-visions marketing, promotions, publicity or provides expertise with consultation on how to get there over a period of time – from where you are to where you want to “be.” As Music Director for Method Fest Film Festival for the 2nd year she’s booked European artists like Cian Walsh, Nina McCann, Panda Transport, & soon east coast artist Rachel VanSlyke & Nashville’s Kat Lytning who are planning tours this year. She will be a mentor at the Australian Songwriters Conference and assists COSMO, the Coalition of Songwriter & Music Orgs. Toni will also have a few of her industry friends coming along to add to the topics in discussion. Song critiques, production and presentation in performance tips and more…how to help your career JUMP forward…FREE!
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All events are @
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake Ave Altadena, CA
2 miles N off the 210 freeway!
Toni Koch has appeared at The SongNet before...
Producers Corner Q&A
moderated by Toni Koch
Wednesday Aug. 5 2009
7:30pm
Toni Koch is a platinum record recipient who"s helped produce large festivals & developed marketing strategies for Evening Star Productions, and has also promoted & helped break now famous artists like Indigo Girls, Sara McLachlan, Joan Osborne, Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, Men at Work, Madonna, Billy Joel, Elton John, KD Lang, Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Raitt , Prince, Tori Amos & many others in her native Phoenix. Currently, Toni is promoting, booking and working artist relations as TK Promo for specific talent she believes in with their books, music and art being a positive gift to the world.
As an artist, Mandi Martin had recording contracts with Candix, Columbia, and Epic RCA, landed on the country charts with her self-penned/self-produced "Nice Girl" on Prince Records and has publishing deals with some of the biggest names in Nashville and L.A. she was the first signed staff songwriter for ABC Music (MCA) in Nashville. Managing Tangerine Music Publishing for Ray Charles taught her how to engineer and honed her production skills. Mandi"s reputation as a producer has allowed her to pick & choose projects she wants to work on, & the latest release from Nick Daughtery is a fine example of how great songs & production come together.
Rising producer Steven Leavitt has has worked with respected indie artists such as Chris Opperman, Amy Clarke, Marina V, and The Venus Iluminato (who's 7 song production attracted interest from Warner Brothers and Rhino Records). His life in music began at a young age and has spanned many genres: Folk, Rock, Orchestral, Electronic, and Pop. Steve is also co-founder of the "Don"t Call Us Tori" concert series with Shannon Hurley. Steve is currently producing the full-length album "Time and Space" with Lobate Scarp, a Los Angeles-based progressive rock act reminiscent of Genesis and Yes.
All events are @
The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake Ave Altadena, CA
2 miles N off the 210 freeway!
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